1. Economic decline: The South's economy was devastated by the Civil War, and Reconstruction did not help matters. The cotton market was disrupted, and many plantations were abandoned. The South also lost its labor force, as many slaves had been freed and were no longer willing to work for their former masters.
2. Political unrest: The South was also plagued by political unrest during Reconstruction. The Republican Party, which was in control of the federal government, imposed several measures to protect the rights of African Americans, including the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. These measures were resented by many white Southerners, who saw them as an infringement on their rights.
3. Violence: The South was also plagued by violence during Reconstruction. The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was formed in 1865 and engaged in acts of violence against African Americans and white Southerners who supported Reconstruction. The KKK also worked to intimidate African Americans from voting and running for office.
4. Corruption: Corruption was also a problem during Reconstruction. Many government officials were corrupt, and they often took bribes from businesses and individuals. This corruption made it difficult to implement Reconstruction policies effectively and contributed to the negative view that many people had of Reconstruction.
5.Segregation: As Reconstruction came to an end, so did the promise of true equality. Southern states began to enact Black Codes, which restricted the rights of African Americans and established a system of segregation that would last for nearly a century.